Project Preparation

Abstract

This subject is the first step in your major IT project within the systems, management and network development area. Work started in this subject is continued and completed in the linked subject ITC308 IT Project. This subject, and its linked subject, cover the practical application of a project management methodology in the development and delivery of a major project. In this subject, students will be working in teams to produce a project proposal, and define the system architecture and modelling. A major milestone of this subject is delivery of a prototype to demonstrate technology suitability and functionality before proceeding with the project in ITC308.

Syllabus

Recap of project methodologiesModelling and simulation techniques and toolsProject planning and management skills for managing projects emphasising risk analysis and prioritisation, including appropriate testing parameters to be applied to projectBuilding industry connectionsKey skills and mind sets of the entrepreneurial approach to businessCreating conditions for effective team management including professional and … For more content click the Read More button below.

Recap of project methodologies
Modelling and simulation techniques and tools
Project planning and management skills for managing projects emphasising risk analysis and prioritisation, including appropriate testing parameters to be applied to project
Building industry connections
Key skills and mind sets of the entrepreneurial approach to business
Creating conditions for effective team management including professional and ethical behaviours, inter-personal skills, managing people and user management

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

be able to identify and apply appropriately the different steps in the project development, as well as develop the main artifacts of the process, using project management tools to assist in timely completion of milestones;

be able to analyse and document requirements using appropriate modelling techniques and tools;

be able to apply entrepreneurship skills and attitudes during the planning phase of a project;

be able to support specialist and non-specialist ICT users and stakeholders throughout the project management life cycle through effective communication and documentation;

be able to evaluate and determine suitable technologies to be used in the project;

be able to identify and analyse standard testing parameters used in evaluating system performance;

be able to demonstrate effective communication skills; and

be able to work effectively in a team environment.

Assumed knowledge

Equivalent knowledge to ITC218 or ITC301.

Enrolment restrictions

Available only to students in the Bachelor of Information Technology (with specialisations) course.

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